Simsbury Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,326 Population 1,387/sq mi density
$141,688 Median Income $66,591 per capita
$372,400 Home Value $473,581 Zillow
$2,177 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$141,688 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $2,177/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Simsbury Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$141,688
89% above
$66,591 per capita
Home Value
$372,400
32% above
Zillow: $473,581
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
87% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.8%
104% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Simsbury Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Simsbury Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
189%
Home Value
132%
Rent
187%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
204%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Simsbury Center a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Simsbury Center residents earn a median household income of $141,688 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,591. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Simsbury Center is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,581. Median rent is $2,177/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

68.8% of adults in Simsbury Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Simsbury Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,326
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,387/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$141,688
Per Capita$66,591
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$372,400
Rent$2,177
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$473,581
Housing Units2,621
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation238 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Simsbury Center was built in 1970.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.